Editorial: New Laws Darken Future of Free Speech in Thailand
The future of freedom of expression in Thailand is bleak.
Article 44 as Strong Medicine and Its Side Effects
Inadvertently, absolute power under Article 44 of the provisional junta constitution has become controversial again after it was used against Wat Dhammakaya.
Opinion: Anutin, Marijuana, and Thai Politics
The future of the de facto use of marijuana for recreational purposes, a by-product of the decriminalization of marijuana for medical purposes, is now hanging in the balance.
Opinion: Recovery From COVID Will be Hard, And Taiwan Wants to Help
In 2020, the world has been hit by an unprecedented public health crisis, with the effects of COVID-19 being felt across every aspect of people’s lives.
Editorial 12 July 2013: Fraud By Paper
As the Division of
Special Investigation DSI launched their investigation on Luang Pu Nen Kham, the controversial,
wealthy monk believed to be involved in...
Thai Free Press Sinking Into the Abyss
In a dictator’s wildest dreams, there will only be friendly journalists acting as de facto propaganda mouthpiece who will occasionally sing along in karaoke sessions. Those critical of the dictatorial state would be banned from practicing journalism.
Khaosod Retracts Story Of PCAD Monk's 'Donation Request'
(24 February) Khaosod English has retracted the article in which anti-government activist monk was alleged to have requested donation from a pro-government TV station.
Opinion: Shut From Parliament, Monarchy Reform Issue Reopened on the Streets
Barely a week has passed since the Constitutional Court’s January-31 ruling that the Move Forward Party’s pledge to amend the controversial royal defamation law was unconstitutional when the issue of monarchy reform is back on the media front pages.
Opinion: Silent Semi-Military Coup and the Normalization of Indirect Military Rule
What happened on July 13, and again on the past Wednesday, July 19, was nothing short of a silent semi-military coup which succeeded in twice rejecting and removing Move Forward Party PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat from the PM race. It now will most likely succeed in pushing the party, which won the most seats in the general election, into the opposition camp and possibly more.
Opinion: Thammasat High School: A New Target of Political Paranoia
Accused of indoctrinating its students with distorted Thai history and monarchy, Thammasat University High School defended itself over the past few days through a statement denying the allegation which hits the headline when Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha said he will send related agencies to look into the school’s syllabus and more.
